Gender norms are still important for women's choice of college major
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 18:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Traditional cultural norms about gendered roles and femininity still matter for women's choice of college major, according to new research. Researcher have shown how long-held cultural norms about femininity may contribute to ongoing gender segregation in academia, and to the college majors that women decide to pursue in particular.